Exploring the Impact of Irrigation on Chinaʼs Crop TFP: Insights From a Structural Break Analysis by Tiantian Zhou, Xingshuo Liu, Siying Jia, Yu Sheng

“…ABSTRACT Investing in agricultural infrastructure, particularly irrigation systems, is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity and fostering rural development in developing countries. This study evaluates the impact of irrigation infrastructure investments on total factor productivity (TFP) in Chinaʼs crop industry from 1980 to 2018, and also estimates their economic returns across different sub‐periods. …”
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Short- and long-term complications of bariatric surgery by Miguel Licea Videaux, Roberto Santana Caballero, Jesús Javier Sánchez Mata, Isabel García Morales, Dania Piñeiro Pérez, Daryl Rodríguez Denis

“…<p>Obesity affects mostly young men and women, both in developed and developing countries. Pharmacological treatments have proven to be ineffective, leaving surgery as the only therapeutic option. …”
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Mapping the Evolution of Sustainable Capitalism: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scholarly Trends and Influential Works by Shridhi Jain, Shubham Singhania, Varda Sardana, Amiya Kumar Mohapatra

“…The study will also be beneficial for developing countries to understand the pressing issue of environmental damage and come up with cheaper yet effective ways to implement circular models of the economy. …”
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Financial inclusion and human development in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): the role of institutional quality by Hamidou Ouedraogo, Noël Thiombiano

“…The challenge of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations is to improve the living conditions of citizens, particularly in developing countries. This is crucial for sub-Saharan African countries, as this region has one of the lowest average human development indices in the world. …”
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Knowledge on Pesticide Handling Practices and Factors Affecting Adoption of Personal Protective Equipment: A Case of Farmers from Nepal by Sandesh Thapa, Bipana Thapa, Rinicha Bhandari, Dinesh Jamkatel, Pooja Acharya, Sara Rawal, Sarika Bista, Ramesh Singh, Anuska Prasai, Srijana Bharati, Alesha Basnet

“…Globally, the use of pesticide is growing day by day, but the use of PPE in developing countries is still low and farmers are directly exposed to chemicals which have negative health issues. …”
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Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence by F. P. N. Arcanjo, C. P. C. Arcanjo, P. R. Santos

“…Background. In developing countries there is high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia, which reduces cognitive performance, work performance, and endurance; it also causes learning difficulties and negative impact on development for infant population. …”
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Modeling Factors Influencing Project Financing Risk by Gholamreza Sharafi, Kiamars Fathi Hafashjani, Faegh Ahmadi

“…Its significance has grown notably in recent decades within the financial market, reflecting its pivotal role in facilitating economic development. Notably, in developing countries, the establishment of robust economic infrastructure is a pressing priority, serving as a cornerstone for overall growth and advancement across multiple economic sectors. …”
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Traditional herbal medicine legislative and regulatory framework: a cross-sectional quantitative study and archival review perspectives by Sileshi Dubale, Rashed Edris Usure, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Gemmechu Hasen, Firdos Hafiz, Dereje Kebebe, Sultan Suleman

“…BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports that a significant portion of the global population relies on traditional herbal medicine (THM) due to limited access to safe and high-quality modern medical care. In developing countries, it is difficult to guarantee the safety and quality of THM due to weak enforcement of the legal and regulatory framework. …”
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Human capital management: new factors of production in the Indonesian life insurance industry by Suhardi Suhardi, Wasiman Wasiman, Pramita Studiviany Soemadijo, Yvonne Wangdra, Titik Purwati

“…The inadequate level of knowledge from theoretical and practical aspects of Human Capital Management in increasing sustainable production determines the objectives of this research and problem formulation so that solutions can be found, because the attention of developed and developing countries is currently more focused on developing Human Capital which is one of the company's solutions in Human Resources development which tends to have a significant impact on performance. …”
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New Delivery Systems and Propellants by Myrna Dolovich

“…The removal of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants from industrial and household products has been agreed to by over 165 countires of which more than 135 are developing countries. The timetable for this process is outlined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer document and in several subsequent amendments. …”
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Therapeutic Benefit of Dillenia indica in Diabetes and Its Associated Complications by Parul Kamboj, Narayan C. Talukdar, Sanjay K. Banerjee

“…The incidence of diabetes and its morbidity are increasing rapidly in developing countries due to lifestyle change and intake of high-calorie diet occurring with urbanization. …”
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Citizen acceptance and use of the Jakarta Kini (JAKI) e-government: Extended unified model for electronic government adoption by Muhammad Al-Kautsar Maktub, Putu Wuri Handayani, Fathia Prinastiti Sunarso

“…This study enriches the theory of the Unified Model of E-Government Adoption (UMEGA) which is adapted to the context of developing countries. This study provides guidance to developers and the government for the development of e-government in the future. …”
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MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS: A FUZZY-FAILURE MODE AND EVALUATION APPROACH FOR RANKING THREATS by AYODELE OLUWASEGUN OLUWOLE, BABATUNDE OMONIYI ODEDAIRO, VICTOR OLUWASINA OLADOKUN

“…In this study, the aim is to identify, and rank, SC threats in a developing country using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Fuzzy Logic (FL). …”
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Constructivist perspective on Japan’s Foreign Aid Loans; In Case Jakarta Wastewater Infrastructure by Lalu Radi Myarta, Tulus Warsito, Nadhif Fadhlan Musyaffa, Hasri Ainun Hakiem

“…By fulfilling this interest, Japan is considered capable of complying with or following international norms, where rich countries have to share their resources to developing countries so that it has an impact on increasing Japan's identity and reputation on a global scale. …”
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Effects of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies on the Productivity of Sorghum in the Drier Parts of Upper Eastern Kenya by Hezron Mogaka, Shadrack Kiprotich

“… Declining soil fertility amid the devastating effects of climate change is a threat to the state of food security in developing countries like Kenya. Enhancing production intervention through sustainable farming practices like integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies has been promoted. …”
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Markets of agro-industrial complex products in conditions of geoeconomic fragmentation of the international trade by E. N. Smirnov, E. A. Karelina, M. G. Pletnev

“…At the same time, at the present stage, a high degree of dependence of many developing countries on food imports has occured, while its global exporters have faced a number of restrictions on the supply of their agricultural products. …”
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Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings by Walufu Ivan Egesa, William Mugowa Waibi

“…Moreover, many tertiary hospitals in developing countries still utilise an inexpensive locally assembled bNCPAP system of unknown efficacy and safety. …”
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Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Water Using Zeolite Derived from Agro-Wastes and Clays: A Review by Ismael Kithinji Kinoti, Joanne Ogunah, Cyprian Muturia M’Thiruaine, Joseph Mwiti Marangu

“…These methods are, however, expensive to set up and maintain and therefore have proved a challenge to implement in developing countries. Zeolite materials exhibit excellent structural properties, such as high ion exchange capacity, porosity, and relative surface area, which make them attractive to water decontamination processes. …”
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Experimental Analysis of Seismic Performance of Masonry Shear Wall Reinforced with PP-Band Mesh and Plastering Mortar under In-Plane Cyclic Loading by Qiang Zhou, Lingyu Yang, Wenyang Zhao

“…Masonry structures are widely used in developing countries due to their low cost and simple construction, especially in remote areas, where there are a large number of houses without seismic measures. …”
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Prevalence of Abortion and Contraceptive Practice among Women Seeking Repeat Induced Abortion in Western Nigeria by Mustafa Adelaja Lamina

“…Induced abortion contributes significantly to maternal mortality in developing countries yet women still seek repeat induced abortion in spite of availability of contraceptive services. …”
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